The First Marquis of Daxuan

"This is?"

Su Mu's expression froze for a moment.

There is actually a skeleton in this mysterious realm of Yanfu?
Moreover, these remains seem to be the support for the entire Yanfu Secret Realm.

According to Su Mu's understanding of the secret realm, it is a small world, and its support is energy.

He had never heard of a secret realm being built upon a skeleton.

suddenly.

Su Mu's spirits lifted, and he returned to his body from the view from high above.

Recalling what he had just witnessed, Su Mu's face showed a thoughtful expression.

"Could those be the remains of Zhang Yuanshi?"

Su Mu had a vague guess in his mind.

Did the time-traveling senior, or even the legendary Primordial Realm expert, actually leave his remains in his own secret realm?
How did Zhang Yuanshi die?

Why is there only a skeleton left?
Logically speaking, even if a Tai Chu Realm expert passes away, their remains should remain intact for eternity, and their flesh should not decay.

With Zhang Yuanshi's cultivation level, unless he is willing, who can peel off his bones?
Even in death, a Primordial Realm expert cannot be insulted.

"Zhang Yuanshi built this Yanfu Secret Realm using his own bones as a foundation. No wonder the Yanfu Secret Realm can help people break through to the Dao Extreme Realm."

It is indeed a secret realm unlike any other.

Each secret realm has its own unique features. The unique feature of the Yanfu Secret Realm is that it contains thousands of scenes, each of which can bring people a training effect.

This reminded Su Mu of the infinite flow novels he had read in his previous life.

Zhang Yuanshi may have drawn inspiration from his past life's experiences, which is why he created such a secret realm that resembles an infinite flow dungeon.

Ordinary martial artists can experience a variety of different lives when they enter the Yanfu Secret Realm, and each life can bring them rewards.

However, these things are no longer of much help to Su Mu.

He has now broken through to the Dao Realm, and simple training is no longer effective.

Even most of the treasures in this Yanfu Secret Realm had no effect on him.

If the Yanfu Secret Realm is still of any use to him, it's that skeleton.

The remains of Zhang Yuanshi!

Su Mu had a feeling that if he refined that skeleton, he could take over the Yanfu Secret Realm for himself.

But if he actually did that, it would be rather unethical of him.

Obtaining those treasures from the extreme cold is one thing, but taking possession of the Yanfu Secret Realm is quite another.

Obtaining those treasures from the extreme cold is a reward for his training, but if he were to take the Yanfu Secret Realm for himself, wouldn't Su Mu become a robber?
"The Yanfu Sect treated me with courtesy and even helped me block the Great Celestial Venerable. It would be too dishonest of me to do that. I can't do such a thing."

One should still have some sense of shame.

Su Mu thought to himself.

Although refining Zhang Yuanshi's remains could greatly improve his cultivation, Su Mu would rather spend hundreds of years cultivating on his own than do something so shameless.

Even if Yan Fuzong wasn't a friend, he's now an ally. How could he possibly poach someone's talent?

Taking over the Yanfu Secret Realm is not just a matter of undermining someone else; it's practically severing the very foundation of the Yanfu Sect.

If Su Mu really did that, then he and Yanfu Sect would be locked in a life-or-death struggle.

"never mind."

Su Mu shook his head, a smile appearing on his face. "Greed is insatiable. I've already broken through to the Dao Realm with the help of the Yanfu Secret Realm, and I've also obtained treasures like the Immortal-Slaying Blade. My gains are already more than enough. Why should I be greedy and covet someone else's Yanfu Secret Realm?"

The next moment, Su Mu's face revealed a strong sense of confidence.

"Even without Zhang Yuanshi's remains, am I not allowed to glimpse the scenery of the Primordial Realm?"

"No external force is needed. Just give me enough time, and I, Su Mu, can also become a Primordial Realm expert!"

Su Mu looked confident.

Raising his hand and clenching his fist, feeling the surging power within him, Su Mu completely calmed his chaotic thoughts.

His goal for this trip has been achieved. Now he only needs to stabilize his cultivation level before he can leave the Yanfu Secret Realm.

"I wonder if the Great Celestial Venerable has left yet. If he hasn't left, then I'd like to see just how strong he is now."

A strong fighting spirit surged from Su Mu's body.

…………

The ancestral land of the Jamfu clan.

Inside a large mansion.

Luo Anning, Xiang Xiaoyuan, Tu Shan Hanyu, Lin Nianchu, and Dongfang Liuyun are all gathered together.

Also present were Jin Yi and Sun Jifeng, two elders of the Yanfu Sect.

Jin Yi's face was deathly pale, and he looked like he hadn't fully recovered from his serious injuries.

He looked at Luo Anning, Lin Nianchu and the others who had been sent here, his heart filled with bitterness.

"Elder Jin, what is the meaning of your Yanfu Sect's actions?"

Lin Nianchu stared at Jin Yi and said in a deep voice, "We were sent here as soon as we left the Yanfu Secret Realm. They said it was to let us recuperate, but it was actually house arrest!"

"What exactly do you want? Where is my senior brother Su?"

Luo Anning, Xiang Xiaoyuan, Tu Shan Hanyu, and Dongfang Liuyun all showed expressions of vigilance and anger.

At first, they didn't think much of it.

After all, Yanfu Sect had been extremely polite from beginning to end, and had invited them here with utmost respect.

However, since they arrived here, they haven't been able to leave the house.

Every time they tried to leave the courtyard, they were stopped by the powerful members of the Yanfu Sect.

After several attempts, everyone finally came to their senses that they were under house arrest!

Realizing this, they immediately confronted Jin Yi.

Jin Yi gave a wry smile.

He never expected that such a favorable situation would be changed by a knife.

He never imagined that the dignified Xuanwu Protector would be so greedy for a knife.

He admitted that the knife was indeed incredibly powerful, but how could their Yanfu Sect abandon all sense of shame because of a mere knife?

The current situation is that if Su Mu is willing to hand over the knife to Yanfu Sect, then so be it; Yanfu Sect may not necessarily go after Su Mu to the point of extermination.

But if Su Mu is unwilling, then it's hard to say what the Xuanwu Protector and the others might do.

With that sword in hand, even the Great Celestial Venerable was severely injured by the Xuanwu Protector with a single strike.

Even if Su Mu were to break through to the Dao Extreme Realm, having just broken through, he would definitely not be a match for the Xuanwu Protector.

Jin Yi even felt that with that knife in hand, the Xuanwu Protector might even have the power to kill a Dao Extreme Realm expert.

Perhaps that's why the Xuanwu Protector had to swallow his pride and try to seize the knife.

Now they've even placed Su Mu's men under house arrest. If Su Mu dares to resist, these people will be hostages.

Jin Yi smiled bitterly to himself. Knowing Su Mu as he did, there was no way Su Mu would hand over that knife so easily.

Using hostages to threaten Su Mu is even more impossible.

How could a strongman like Su Mu, who fought his way up from the bottom, be threatened like this?

The Xuanwu Guardians have been high and mighty for too long; they have forgotten that there are still people in this world who can cause bloodshed in a moment of anger.

"If I told you that I was also under house arrest like you, would you believe me?"

Jin Yi said with a wry smile.

The fact that Xuanwu the Protector and Mei Yanwang and others imprisoned them together shows that they are not afraid he will tell everyone what happened.

Jin Yi knew very well that he had completely lost the trust of the Xuanwu Protector and Mei Yanwang and other high-ranking officials.

Even if he survives this time, he probably won't have much of a future in the Yanfu Sect.

"You've been placed under house arrest too?"

Lin Nianchu's expression changed, and she said in a deep voice, "Your Yanfu Sect wants to make a move against Senior Brother Su?"

"Are you all insane? If anything happens to us at Yanfu Sect, Hengshan Sect and Danxia Sect will not let you off the hook."

"Elder Lin, do you think the Yanfu Sect is afraid of the Hengshan Sect and the Danxia Sect?"

Jin Yi smiled wryly, "The Yanfu Sect and these two sects have always been enemies. So what if we offend them?"

"So, this whole thing was a trap from the very beginning?"

Lin Nianchu gritted her teeth and said, "You deliberately tried to be friendly and lure us to the Yanfu Secret Realm. You never had good intentions from the beginning?"

Jin Yi's expression grew increasingly bitter.

Yan Fuzong doesn't believe him, and now Su Mu's side doesn't believe him either.

He worked so hard, and from the beginning it was all for the good of both sides, so why did it end up like this?
He's caught in the middle now.

"Whether you believe it or not, I have never had any ill intentions towards Su Mu or towards you."

Jin Yi said with a wry smile, "But I am a nobody, and I can't make decisions or have any say in many things."

Lin Nianchu, Luo Anning, Xiang Xiaoyuan, Tu Shan Hanyu, and Dongfang Liuyun exchanged glances.

They can't believe Jin Yi now.

Regardless of the circumstances, Jin Yi is an elder of the Yanfu Sect. Who knows if this is just a ruse by Jin Yi?

"Elder Jin, if you truly have your reasons, could you help us escape?"

Dongfang Liuyun said in a deep voice.

In truth, regardless of whether it was a trap or not, they all benefited greatly from their trip to the Yanfu Secret Realm.

Dongfang Liuyun has broken through to the Dao Source Realm, while the women were already at the Dao Source Realm, and now their strength has greatly increased.

Lin Nianchu, whose cultivation level is the highest, has even reached the peak of the Dao Source Realm, and is only one step away from the Dao Extreme Realm.

With their current strength, it might be impossible for them to fight the Yanfu Sect head-on, but if they only want to escape, then there is still hope.

"Don't think about it."

Jin Yi shook his head and said, "This is the ancestral land of the Yanfu Sect. Let alone us, even a Dao Realm expert trapped here wouldn't be able to leave easily."

Previously, the Great Celestial Venerable came to invade the Yanfu Sect, and ended up losing an arm.

“Now that Xuanwu Protector and Mei Yanwang still need you to negotiate with Su Mu, they will not let you escape from here.”

Jin Yi had considered escaping, but he knew very well that it was impossible.

"The worst that can happen is that the fish will die and the net will fall apart."

Dongfang Liuyun said in a deep voice.

"Gentlemen, may I have a word to say?"

Jin Yi took a deep breath and said in a deep voice, "It's not time for a fight to the death yet."

Where there is life, there is hope.

Even if you can't escape, you should wait a little longer.

Perhaps things will take a turn for the better.

"A turning point? Do you think your Yanfu Sect would release us on its own initiative?"

Dongfang Liuyun said in a deep voice, "You think you can use us to threaten Su Mu? You underestimate Su Mu and you underestimate us."

We would rather die than become your bargaining chip to threaten Su Mu.

You can imprison us, but you can't stop us from dying.

Luo Anning, Xiang Xiaoyuan, and Tu Shan Hanyu all had serious expressions on their faces.

Having followed Su Mu for so many years, they had long been accustomed to walking on the edge of life and death.

In truth, although the opponent we face this time is much stronger than the opponents we've faced before, they are essentially no different.

Fighting to the death is what they have been doing all their lives.

None of them are afraid of death.

Compared to them, Lin Nianchu, though she hadn't experienced the battles of the Great Xuan Dynasty, was no less a coward. She had never compromised before, and naturally, she wouldn't compromise now.

Lin Nianchu is a genius that the Danxia Sect has only seen once in a thousand years, so how could she become a burden to others?
"Letting you leave directly is impossible."

Jin Yi shook his head and said, "When we martial artists do something, we either don't do it at all, or we do it thoroughly."

Now that Xuanwu Protector and Mei Yanwang have made their choice, they cannot give up halfway.

They had already placed Su Mu's men under house arrest. Releasing them now would not only offend Su Mu, but would also make the Yanfu Sect appear weak and easily bullied.

Since they've started, they'll definitely see it through to the end.

It's impossible to release these people out of thin air.

"However, if Su Mu can break through to the Dao Extreme Realm and reach an agreement with Mei Yanwang and the others, then things will take a turn for the better."

Jin Yi continued, "The Yanfu Sect does not intend to kill you."

"So, what do they want?"

Dongfang Liuyun said in a deep voice.

Jin Yi glanced at Dongfang Liuyun with admiration. No wonder Su Mu chose to bring this person to the Yanfu Secret Realm. Although this person's cultivation level was not high, his keenness surpassed that of many others.

"Su Mu obtained a treasured sword in the Yanfu Secret Realm. This sword is extremely powerful, and the Yanfu Sect wants it."

Jin Yi said slowly.

This isn't exactly a secret; everyone will find out sooner or later.

"A precious sword?"

Dongfang Liuyun frowned slightly, a look of disbelief flashing across his face.

"Just for a knife, your Yanfu Sect is going to break your promise?"

Dongfang Liuyun said with some disbelief.

The Yanfu Sect is a super power capable of rivaling the Great Qian Dynasty; they are not ignorant country bumpkins.

How could someone do something so shameless just because of a weapon?
"It was also due to our carelessness."

Jin Yi sighed and said, "We only said we were coming to the Yanfu Secret Realm for a trial, but we didn't agree on what would happen if he gained anything in the Yanfu Secret Realm."

"Is that even a question?"

Lin Nianchu was so angry she laughed.

When Su Mu went to their Danxia Sect's Danxia Secret Realm, they didn't mention these things, but everyone tacitly agreed that anything Su Mu obtained in the Danxia Secret Realm belonged to Su Mu.

In fact, that's exactly what the Danxia Sect did.

Su Mu even learned the Danxia Illuminating Heaven Technique of the Danxia Sect.

If we follow the logic of the Yanfu Sect, wouldn't their Danxia Sect kill Su Mu?
In the trials of the secret realm, all the gains belong to the participants; this is the unspoken rule of the vast world.

She had never heard of any sect that would appropriate the spoils of its disciples' secret realms.

"I have never seen such a shameless person!"

Lin Nianchu shouted angrily, "This is blatant robbery!"

Jin Yi gave a wry smile.

How could he not know these things?

He knew, King Mei knew, and the Xuanwu Protector certainly didn't know.

But Xuanwu Protector and Mei Yanwang are shameless now, what can he do about it?
He has little influence in the Yanfu Sect and is now even under house arrest.

"Don't make things difficult for him, this has nothing to do with him."

Luo Anning said in a deep voice, "Since we're here, let's make the best of it."

Since they've already laid out their terms, we should accept the challenge.

Regardless of winning or losing, we won't be a burden to our senior brother.

"You mean-"

Xiang Xiaoyuan, Tushan Hanyu, and Dongfang Liuyun's eyes lit up, and they said in deep voices.

Luo Anning nodded affirmatively, "I gained some insights in the Yanfu Secret Realm."

I can set up a formation here.

Since they don't want us to leave, then we won't leave. However, if they want to come in, they'll have to break my formation first.

Even if a Dao Realm expert were to personally intervene, I am confident I could hold out for a short while.

Luo Anning's face radiated confidence.

…………

Su Mu saw the remains of Zhang Yuanshi, the master of the Yanfu Secret Realm, but he did not touch them.

It took some time for Su Mu to completely stabilize his Dao Extreme Realm cultivation.

Then he left the Yanfu Secret Realm.

After reaching the Dao Extreme Realm, the Yanfu Secret Realm had little effect on his trials.

As for the treasures that might still exist in the Yanfu Secret Realm, Su Mu no longer wanted to continue searching for them.

He has already obtained twelve treasures; one should not be too greedy.

After all, the Yanfu Secret Realm is where the Yanfu Sect trains its disciples. If he were to find all the treasures and take them away, it would be like draining the pond to catch all the fish.

Su Mu always believed in reciprocity in his dealings with others.

Yanfuzong treated him with courtesy, so he naturally wouldn't go too far.

With a shift in space, Su Mu emerged from the Yanfu Secret Realm.

He immediately spotted Mei Yanwang waiting for him not far away.

Looking around, Su Mu also saw two other Yama Kings.

To his surprise, in addition to the three Yama Kings on duty, there were more than ten Dao Source Realm experts around him, and further away there were Heavenly Venerable Realm experts and Returning Void Realm experts. The figures were so numerous that he couldn't count them at a glance.

The fact that these powerful figures from the Yanfu Sect were on high alert surprised Su Mu.

Could it be that the Great Celestial Venerable hasn't left yet?

Has the Great Celestial Venerable's power reached this level?
It's astonishing that the Yanfu Sect would put on such a grand show.

But then again, why are Jin Yi and Sun Jifeng nowhere to be seen?

We can't even see the Xuanwu Guardian and the Great Heavenly Venerable.

"Congratulations, Brother Su, on your successful completion of your seclusion."

Just as Su Mu was pondering, Mei Yanwang cupped his hands and said with a smile.

"Brother Su has already broken through?"

"lucky."

Su Mu also put aside his doubts, cupped his hands and smiled, "I was able to break through so quickly thanks to the Yanfu Secret Realm."

"So, you mean our Yanfu Secret Realm really did help you break through to the Dao Extreme Realm, Brother Su?"

A glint flashed deep in Mei Yanwang's eyes as he spoke solemnly.

"The Yanfu Secret Realm really helped me."

Su Mu nodded affirmatively.

"That's good. It's an honor for my Yanfu Sect to be able to help Brother Su."

Mei Yanwang said, "Brother Su, according to our agreement, you are to extend the life of the Yanfu Secret Realm by a hundred years. Will you do it now, or another day?"

Su Mu sensed that something was amiss, but he couldn't quite put his finger on it.

He pondered for a moment and said, "Extending the lifespan of the secret realm consumes a great deal of energy, and I still have matters to resolve."

Lord Mei, as you know, the feud between me and the Great Celestial Venerable is not yet over.

"Once I settle this score, I will naturally return to extend the lifespan of the Yanfu Secret Realm."

"By the way, Lord Mei, have my companions come out yet?"

Su Mu asked, "Also, I heard Elder Jin say that the Great Celestial Venerable attacked. Was he repelled?"

Where is Elder Jin?

"The Great Celestial Venerable has been personally defeated by our sect's Xuanwu Protector."

Mei Yanwang said solemnly, "As for Elder Jin, he has other arrangements. I will now connect with you, Brother Su."

Brother Su, your companions have all emerged from seclusion—

"In that case, we'll take our leave now."

Oh, right, I also lent Jin Yi a knife before—"

Su Mudao.

Before he could finish speaking, Mei Yanwang interrupted him.

"Brother Su, before you leave, there is something we need to clarify."

"Mei Yanwang said in a deep voice."

"what's up?"

Su Mu frowned slightly, feeling that there was something strange about this meeting with Mei Yanwang.

"There are some things that Jin Yi didn't explain to you clearly before, Brother Su."

There are some treasures in our Yanfu Secret Realm that belong to our Yanfu Sect. Brother Su, you didn't know that, so you took them by mistake.

That's nothing.

Mei Yanwang said solemnly.

Su Mu narrowed his eyes slightly, his gaze sweeping over his surroundings.

He's been through so much in his life, how could he not understand by now?
The reason why these powerful figures from Yanfu Sect were on high alert was not because they were going to deal with the Great Celestial Venerable, but because they were going to deal with Su Mu!
"That knife is a divine weapon that my Yanfu Sect has stored in a secret realm. I'm afraid I can't give it to you, Brother Su."

Mei Yanwang continued, "Furthermore, if Brother Su accidentally takes any other treasures in the secret realm, please put them down to avoid damaging our harmony."

Mei Yanwang's tone was very polite, but Su Mu was so angry that he laughed.

These people actually wanted to keep his Immortal-Slaying Blade?!
Not only that, they also want me to hand over the other treasures I obtained in the Jambudvipa Secret Realm!
He gave face to the Yanfu Sect, and did not touch any of the many treasures he saw in the Yanfu Secret Realm.

Now Yanfu Sect is actually playing this trick on him?
If it had been agreed beforehand that he couldn't take anything from the Yanfu Secret Realm, then it would have been fine.

Settle this score with him afterward. You guys weren't capable of getting the treasure yourselves, and now that I've brought it out, you want to snatch it from me?

It has always been the participants in the secret realm trials who obtain their own opportunities; I have never heard of anyone handing over their secret realm opportunities to their sect.

Moreover, Su Mu was not even a disciple of the Yanfu Sect.

"Mei Yanwang, are you serious?"

Su Mu narrowed his eyes, a dangerous glint in them.

How could I possibly joke about something like this?

Mei Yanwang said in a deep voice, "Brother Su, our two families are aiming for long-term friendly cooperation. There's no need to ruin our relationship over a few things."

I think you, Brother Su, are not the kind of person who would forget the greater good for petty gains, are you?

"Haha."

Su Mu suddenly burst into laughter.

They stole Su Mu's things and then accused him of being greedy for petty gains?

How come he never noticed before that the Yanfu Sect could be so shameless?
"King Mei, if you want my Immortal-Slaying Blade, just say so."

Su Mu's laughter abruptly ceased, and he said coldly, "How am I supposed to know what you want if you don't tell me?"

If you want it, you'll have to talk to me. If you're willing to pay the right price, I'm not unwilling to sell it to you.

But what you shouldn't have done was try to get something for nothing!
You may not know me. If I don't give away what belongs to me, no one in the world can take it from me.

"Have someone deliver the Immortal-Slaying Blade to me, and I can excuse your momentary lapse in judgment."

He stared coldly at Mei Yanwang, his killing intent undisguised. (End of Chapter)